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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK AND FUEL ODOR. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.
Owner complaints (27)
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 33).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird 2-DR Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Ford Thunderbird version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Thunderbird 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Thunderbird 3.9 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.